newscast
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Origin of newscast
First recorded in 1925–30; news + (broad)cast
Explanation
A newscast is a television or radio show about current news events. Some TV channels feature a half hour newscast at the end of every week day. An all-news cable TV channel is basically nothing but newscasts, with news headlines, analysis of the news, and commentary about current events. Traditionally, network television stations scheduled one or two newscasts per day, broadcasting that day's biggest news. The word newscast is North American, and it first appeared (referring to radio news) around 1930, modeled on the earlier broadcast.
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They do not contain more facts than your typical mainstream newscast, contrary to what Casablancas claims.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026
Telemundo’s national newscast, anchored by Vaqueiro, averages 1.2 million viewers, its largest audience in years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2026
The “World News Roundup” from CBS Radio is the longest-running newscast in the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
The latest iteration of the storied newscast has generated negative feedback on social media for its content.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2026
For the next sixty minutes, the Capitol feed alternates between the standard afternoon newscast, Finnick, and attempts to black it all out.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
All throughout, NewsNation deviated away from a focus on local newscasts, instead recruiting media celebrities who’d lost their jobs at other networks: CNN’s Chris Cillizza, Fox News’ Chris Stirewalt, Newsmax’s Sean Spicer.
From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2026
Nexstar contends the deal would strengthen TV station economics, allowing stations to bolster their news gathering and expand the number of newscasts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
All three of the major network evening newscasts are down in January compared to a year ago, but CBS is off the most at around 20%.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2026
Congress later exempted “bona fide” newscasts, interviews, documentaries and events.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
In three languages: Radio France, the BBC, and Mobutu’s Lingala newscasts from Léopoldville, the news was all one.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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